Comments on: On the trail with kids: Jeff Alts words of wisdom (Part I)http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/on-the-trail-with-kids-jeff-alts-words-of-wisdom-part-i/5677/
All things outdoors in upstate New York and beyond.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:34:22 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.3By: Ellenhttp://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/on-the-trail-with-kids-jeff-alts-words-of-wisdom-part-i/5677/comment-page-1/#comment-4241
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:47:23 +0000http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/?p=5677#comment-4241Lishakill is a great place for kids to hike… good choice.
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Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:39:16 +0000http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/?p=5677#comment-4240Apply bug repellent before heading outdoors. Use “Child Safe” repellent on your kids. DEET, the active chemical ingredient most bug sprays use, can be harmful if used improperly. Read the label carefully. DEET has been the most effective bug repellent available. But, some “non-toxic” bug repellents are proving to be effective alternatives. We use Natrapel Plus (4 hour protection) and it has worked well. There are several other “non toxic” brands on the market. Check your skin for ticks after each outdoor excursion.
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Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:19:57 +0000http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/?p=5677#comment-4239Jeff, that is so true… a local favorite for both my niece and nephew was the Lishakill in Niskayuna — it’s pretty short, the woods are interesting and it has a great little stream.
Ellen, I think he just recommends a natural bug repellent vs. using something with deet.
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Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:11:57 +0000http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/?p=5677#comment-4238Good tips… does he recommend a bug spray suitable for small children?
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Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:23:37 +0000http://blog.timesunion.com/outdoors/?p=5677#comment-4232Great tips. Adding to the topic of “make it fun:”
We take our 2 young kids (ages 3 & 7) hiking quite a bit, and we specifically select destinations with features that will have a big appeal for our kids: moving water (streams are good, waterfalls are GREAT), fire tower, cabin (Thomas Mtn near Lk George is a favorite), caves (Castle Rock, near Blue Mountain Lk is another favorite). Remember that a summit with a great view is a big draw for adults, but not necessarily so for kids.
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